Val Halla
(212) 757-2747
815 9th Ave
New York,
NY
10019
40.7658
-73.9874
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Val Halla
The Editor
Kara Zuaro
Citysearch
In Short
Named for the afterlife destination of slain Vikings, Valhalla is a beer drinker's paradise. Wrought iron chandeliers and wood-paneled walls might make Erik the Red feel at home, but the sleek flat-screen TVs remind the Hell's Kitchen crowd that horned helmets aren't required. The only necessity is some decisiveness--otherwise, you'll be stuck choosing between 24 taps of international and American brews, plus a wide selection of bottles (including Trappist ales) and 30 single-malts.
User Reviews
StatenIslandBoy
November 21, 2008
This bar is horrible. They have a problem with their 'plumbing', (so they say), and the bar stinks to high heaven. The bathrooms are disgusting so don't expect to use it if you go there. While reading up on the area I have learned that the site of the bar used to be an in house dry cleaner. Well, they use a chemical called "Perk" which is highly toxic and doesn't just go away with the rebuilding of the space. In other words, their exhaust and air system is bad news... Google it if you need further proof. There's this annoying magician that hangs around and harasses you until you buy him a drink to go away. I think he may work there or something because hes always there and seems to help himself to whatever he wants behind the bar. All in all, there are much better places in the neighborhood that you could go to that wont charge you inflated prices for skunk beer, and don't have medical issues attached to them.
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bacmad19
September 12, 2008
I was at Valhalla a few months ago and tried some of my favorite, unique beers that they had on tap. Unfortunately, it appears as if they go through some of their many beers on tap very slowly as the beers had a were very skunky. There was also a very small crowd on a Thursday night, resulting in the openness of the center of the bar leaving a very empty atmosphere in the bar.
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JanineFabbro
February 09, 2008
I was at Valhalla last weekend with a couple of girlfriends and we had a great time. The beer selection was excellent and the bartenders were very quick to serve you, despite of the crowd. The cute door man was a little strict with carding us, but we were all of age and he was polite so it wasn?t a so bad. They have tables that accommodate a nice size group and I learned that you can reserve one in advance. All in all I have to say that it was a nice little place and I recommend it.
read full reviewThe Details on Val Halla
The Extras:
Flat screen TVs show the big games happening.
On the Menu:
An eclectic and international menu is offered, and it's a bit more adventurous than regular pub grub.
Save Money:
There isn't a happy hour here, but check the chalkboard out front or ask about the bar's "Beer of the Week," on sale for a few bucks cheaper than usual.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Brew Pubs, Neighborhood Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
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Smoking Permitted:
No
